Payment Solutions
Transactions via SGQR increased by more than 1.7 times, representing one-third of cross-border transactions: Alipay+
Singapore ranks first for tourism spending growth in 2025 amongst global travel hotspots, according to Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet
Alipay+ acceptance expands to over 100 countries, connecting merchants to 1.8 billion users of 40 international payment partners
Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway, which enables merchants to accept payments from leading mobile wallets and digital banking apps,
Emirates, flydubai and Dubai Finance partner to accelerate ‘Dubai Cashless strategy’
Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and
Ant International Recognized as an Inaugural Foreign Institution Partner by China’s Cross-Border Interconnection Payment Gateway
Ant International is appointed as an inaugural foreign Institution Partner (FIP) of China’s Cross-border Interconnection Payment Gateway (CPG), under
SriLankan Airlines inks strategic partnership with India’s Axis Bank
SriLankan Airlines announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India.
Thailand introduces pilot programme to let travellers change cryptocurrency to baht
Thailand announced the introduction of a test programme allowing visitors to the country to convert cryptocurrency into baht for local payments.
Indonesia and China launch pilot programme linking QR payment systems
Indonesia and China have jointly launched a pilot programme linking their QR code-based payment systems to boost trade and tourism.
RMS Pay launches in North America
RMS, the hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has officially launched RMS Pay in the
Visa presents its 2025 Money Travels remittances report for the Asia-Pacific
Global digital payments platform Visa announced the results of its annual Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report on Wednesday, 13th August.
Alipay+ and Kaspi.kz Enhance International Payment Acceptance in Kazakhstan
Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway, and Kaspi.kz, the leading super app in Kazakhstan, have enabled international cross-border QR payment
Urwin: Ask, test, learn, and repeat when it comes to AI and travel strategy
Delivering the keynote at Digital Travel APAC 2025 in Singapore, Mastercard vice-president of retail and commerce Annie Urwin pointed out how generative AI and data can go a long way in terms of reinventing travel strategy on both regional and global levels.
Studies show the growing acceptance of digital wallets as travel payment solutions
Several global studies show that younger travellers are embracing the use of digital wallets as their primary mode of payment throughout their journeys.
American Express and Marriott International introduce co-branded credit cards into Japanese market
American Express and Marriott International teamed up to introduce enhanced co-branded credit cards in Japan.
Alfred Travel set to simplify trip planning through AI
Rising developer Alfred Travel Tech introduced the world to its flagship mobile platform Alfred Travel on Wednesday, 30th July.
UnionPay makes paying for purchases easier for Chinese travellers in Malaysia
UnionPay International helps Chinese tourists experience Malaysia better this summer. as they shop, dine, and travel through the Southeast Asian
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